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WA registry system flaws force auditor to delay findings by 18 months
‘Highly unusual step’ taken to protect foundational system.
Nov 26 2020 5:40PM
WA Health delays $124m hybrid cloud shift, extends Fujitsu deal
Slows Atos migration.
Nov 6 2020 6:55AM
WA govt creates first cyber security operations centre
Sets aside $1.8m in upcoming budget.
Sep 29 2020 4:26PM
WA strikes govt-wide cloud deal with Microsoft
Agreement to boost Azure adoption.
Sep 16 2020 6:01AM
WA govt puts $8m towards ehealth record system planning
As part of coronavirus recovery package.
Aug 7 2020 6:02PM
Ministers push to keep digital ID systems uniform
Agree to create national roadmap.
Aug 3 2020 12:27PM
WA govt probes state's digital experience to improve inclusion
Wants to address connectivity, affordability concerns.
Jul 28 2020 6:18PM
WA health data published by teen to public-facing site
Gleaned from a pager system.
Jul 21 2020 3:14PM
WA Health traces data leak to third-party pager service
Suspends use while investigation underway.
Jul 21 2020 7:06AM
WA govt targeted by Naikon cyber espionage campaign
'Weaponised' document sent from a diplomat’s computer.
May 8 2020 11:13AM
WA agencies still vulnerable to cyber security weaknesses
Auditor identifies persistent infosec, business continuity risks.
Apr 8 2020 7:05AM
WA scraps $136m Huawei rail deal over US trade restrictions
Created a "force majeure" event under the contract.
Mar 30 2020 3:34PM
WA prepares for national face matching database upload
Introduces biometrics sharing laws.
Mar 27 2020 6:45AM
Three new tech execs join WA's govt-wide digital office
Including the state’s first-ever digital chief.
Jan 31 2020 1:50PM
WA Police to expand drone unit
Plans to buy 35 drones, train officers.
Nov 13 2019 8:51PM
WA govt demands three new IT chiefs
To join digital office.
Sep 3 2019 11:48PM
WA offers first glimpse at future data sharing laws
Proposes new chief data officer, privacy commissioner roles.
Aug 6 2019 6:59AM
WA's pathology provider needled for system delays, budget blowouts
Behind schedule and risking legacy system outages.
Jun 20 2019 6:50AM
WA guns database sprayed over integrity issues
Police staff resort to spreadsheets.
May 17 2019 7:00AM
Horizon Power's biggest cyber-attack risk is its HR team
Auditor zaps sloppy tech hiring.
May 16 2019 7:23AM
